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Your Children and the Death of a Pet

The death of a family pet is often the first death a child will experience. Children develop strong emotional attachments to their pets. They will relate to them as siblings, playmates, and protect...
By Matthew Funeral Home
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Monday, November 1, 2021

Which Documents Should I Hold Onto

For estate planning, taxes, lines of credit, end-of-life forms, and more; it can be difficult to determine which documents are important to hold onto. Which forms do you need? How stuffed can your ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Monday, October 25, 2021

DIY Memorial Projects

There are many ways to honor the memory of a loved one. For those with a deft hand at crafts, there are a number of home projects that can help you memorialize your loved one’s life. This article w...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Friday, October 15, 2021

Why Sending Flowers to a Funeral is Important

Flowers have been a vital part of burial rites for most of human history. In fact, humans have been using flowers in funeral rites for over 60,000 years. While ancient peoples did not usually have ...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Going Back to Work After Losing a Loved One

After the loss of a loved one, it can be a difficult process to return to the workplace. While work can help you get back to a routine, for many people getting back to “normal” can feel impossible....
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Grief and National Tragedies: the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

Every year, Americans remember those we lost in the tragic 9/11 attacks in 2001. Now, on its 20th anniversary, it is important to look to those who are experiencing personal grief today.  Per...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Do I Need A Will?

A Will is an important document for establishing how your assets are distributed upon your passing. Most people think that they do not need a Will until they own a house or have children. But, it i...
By Matthew Funeral Home
In News & Events
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Sending Sympathy Meals to a Loved One

When a friend or family member passes away, it is a common practice to send sympathy meals to the immediate family. Sympathy meals show your support for the family while providing them with food. W...

Validating Feelings of Grief

Grief is one of the most complex and misunderstood emotions for people to experience. One way to help your loved one cope with their grief is to validate their feelings. Supporting a loved one who ...

When a Loved One Receives a Terminal Diagnosis

When a loved one finds out that they have a terminal illness, it can be overwhelming to navigate the next steps. It can be difficult to know where to start. Preparations for care, end-of-life servi...

Choosing Your Loved One's Urn

When choosing an urn for your loved one’s cremated remains, there are many aspects to consider. Urns come in an array of shapes, sizes, colors, styles, and materials. It can be difficult to figure ...

Preplanning: Taking Charge of Your Own Funeral

There are many reasons to preplan your funeral, from mitigating costs to making your funeral easier for your loved ones upon your passing. But one important aspect of preplanning your funeral is es...

When is Grief Good?

Grief can make us feel like a great weight rests on our shoulders. Grieving can be a challenging, and often overwhelming, experience. Although grief is brought upon us by loss and sorrow, is it tru...

Grieving Pets

When a loved one passes, every member of the family is affected, even your pets. Dogs, cats, and other family pets can experience grief and can even mourn for a loved one. Below, we will discuss gr...